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		<title>Sange Tsering named one of 50 People to know in the Himalayas!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0530</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an article entitled 50 People to know in the Himalayas, the 7th Anniversary Edition of Cond&eacute; Nast Traveller India features individuals whose work is creating positive change in the mountains. Exploring new and sustainable ways of sharing the wonders of North East India with the world, Sange Tsering is one of those who received this special distinction.<br>Original post at: <a href="https://theholidayscout.com/blog/uncategorized/sange-tsering-named-one-of-50-people-to-know-in-the-himalayas/">https://theholidayscout.com/blog/uncategorized/sange-tsering-named-one-of-50-people-to-know-in-the-himalayas/</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Good and Plenty &ndash; The Meitei Chakluk</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0530</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Among the Northeastern states of India, it is Manipur that has the broadest culinary spectrum and the widest variety of dishes. Here spices and oil are used in food preparation with vegetables and fish featuring prominently on restaurant menus and on the table at home.Manipur has a population of approximately 2.7 million. Of this total, about 40% are Hindus with the Meitei community representing the majority. On a recent visit to Imphal, we were invited to witness the consecration of the new Ramakrishna Temple in Singjamei, a ceremony that culminated in a mouthwatering meal for everyone present &ndash; a Meitei Chakluk with 21 vegetarian items!Served on a large thali plate in bowls made from banana leaves, here are the dishes we got to savor:(1) Peanuts (2) Nongmangkha mapan, bitter leaves (3) Cabbage (4) Moong dal (5) Chak hao, wild red rice (6) Ooti, yellow peas (7) Iromba, spicy fermented bamboo shoots (8) Watermelon (9) Urad dal (10) Rajma aloo, kidney beans with potato (11) Chana dal (12) Singju, salad with lotus stem (13) Maroi thongba, garlicky chives (14) Eggplant (15) Eggplant with peanuts (16) Imli, tamarind chutney (17) Pakora, veg fritter (18) Paneer cheese (19) Rice Kheer dessert (20) Pumpkin (21) Steamed white rice.<br>Original post at: <a href="https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/good-and-plenty-the-meitei-chakluk/">https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/good-and-plenty-the-meitei-chakluk/</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Eye on Manipur &ndash; Meitei Street Fashion</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0530</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Contemporary yet traditional, the Meitei women we met while walking around Imphal gave us a look at their artistic sense of style.Like our friend Premabati chic as ever in her glowing, yellow phanek. Made of hand-loomed cotton or silk, the full-length wrap-around skirt is commonly worn by Meitei women, be it for daily office work or on auspicious occasions. The bottom of the phanek is adorned with different designs; Premabati&rsquo;s resembles a temple. The rani phi (shawl) and the somewhat larger eena phi (half sari) are available in a rainbow of different colors and patterns. Paired with her phanek and blouse, Premabati&rsquo;s white rani phi embroidered with purple peonies adds a feminine touch to her editorial look.Manipur was itself once known as the &ldquo;land of gold&rdquo; and the richness of Meitei culture is reflected in women&rsquo;s adornments today. Necklaces are of simple filigree designs while bracelets are marked by more intricate and elaborate workmanship. These lovely accessories draw attention in a classy way and give the modern Meitei woman her authentic and complete look.<br>Original post at: <a href="https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/eye-on-manipur-meitei-street-fashion/">https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/eye-on-manipur-meitei-street-fashion/</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mizoram Diary</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 May 2017 00:00:00 +0530</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mizoram is a place for those looking to spend time alone with nature. Covered by 70% forest, the verdant velvet hills here roll on as far as the eye can see.Tourism in Mizoram is only in a budding stage. Despite huge potential for angling, wildlife spotting, trekking and more, noteworthy steps to develop these activities have yet to be taken. What visitors here will find magnetically attractive is nature&rsquo;s bounty itself. Majestic waterfalls wait to be found in secluded jungle clearings, and walking paths in the hills around the state capital Aizawl reward seekers with amazing panoramic views.Many Mizos still earn their living as small-scale farmers, working the extremely steep terrain by hand without machinery. In contrast, Aizawl is a modern city where virtually no remnants of Mizoram&rsquo;s tribal heritage remain visible. One exception is the Thakthing Bazaar where, every Saturday morning, narrow lanes fill with farmers from the countryside who come to sell their organically grown produce while fisher-folk ply their catches of river snails, crabs and prawns along with smoked fish and frogs.Spices are almost unheard of in Mizo cooking. Instead roots, leaves and herbs give contemporary Mizo dishes their distinctive smoky, earthy taste. And not to forget Sa-Um, the salty fermented pork fat which features prominently as a flavor enhancer. Visitors to Mizoram will be hard pressed to find a restaurant that serves great Mizo food. For now, the unique farm-to-table culinary experience is best enjoyed as part of a home stay. Fortunately we had a local guide who arranged this for us and so we got to try such Mizo specialties as Bekang Bai (marinated soya bean with eggplant) and Vawksa Rep (steamed, smoked pork with mustard leaves).STAYLocated in Chanmari in central Aizawl, the Grand Hotel has rooms that are clean and secure, with hot water available around the clock. Rooms on the top floor offer a spectacular view from the balcony. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite TV and breakfast. The hotel houses a restaurant with a wide choice of mainland Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes. The staff is friendly, courteous and helpful. We recommend this hotel particularly to first-time travelers to Mizoram. Here you will receive assistance on planning your stay and you will always return to a tidy room in a calm location.EATFor those keen on tasting traditional Mizo food, engage the service of a local guide and ask him/her to arrange a meal at a local residence. Otherwise, try David&rsquo;s Kitchen and Cozy Den, both in Chanmari, for mainland Indian and Chinese dishes.SEE &amp; DO1) Reiek Mountain Trek &ndash; located 12 kilometers from Aizawl at 1548 meters elevation, this 90 minute walk requires medium fitness and good footwear. The unpaved footpath leads through forest. After clearing it, the way is cobbled and there are stunning panoramic views to behold of Aizawl and the surrounding hills and valleys.2) Vantawang Waterfalls &ndash; located in Thenzawl, Serchhip district, around 3 hours drive from Aizawl, this majestic waterfall is located at the end of a canyon. There is a small observation platform from which to take photos and admire the impressive scenery. 3) Thakthing Farmer&rsquo;s Market &ndash; Saturday mornings in AizawlGETTING THERE &amp; AWAYAizawl airport (AJL) is serviced regularly by air from Kolkata and Guwahati. The roads in Mizoram are in relatively good condition. The drive to Aizawl from Silchar, Assam takes around 5 hours.<br>Original post at: <a href="https://theholidayscout.com/blog/wildlife-and-nature/mizoram-diary/">https://theholidayscout.com/blog/wildlife-and-nature/mizoram-diary/</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Meeting the Mishmi</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0530</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The tea gardens outside of Dibrugarh were still cloaked in early morning mist as we drove east toward Lohit district, Arunachal Pradesh. In about five hours we would reach our destination and the starting point of our photography tour, the town of Wakro, home to the Mishmi people.The Mishmis are an ethnic group comprised of three tribes, the Idu, the Digaru and the Miju. Racially, all three are from the same stock and are believed to have migrated to India from Tibet and from Burma. With their villages perched in hills beyond the reach of so-called modernizers, the Mishmis maintain time-honored ways and are largely animist, worshiping a number of deities, most of which are connected to elements of nature.Watered by a multitude of springs and streams, the hills and valleys surrounding Wakro are full of orange orchards and fields plump with corn and pumpkins. Entering the village, traditional Mishmi longhouses come into sight. Made of bamboo and raised on posts that are about one meter above ground, domestic animals find shelter directly underneath. Inside, the houses are rustic and cozy, the kitchen fireplace being where family members come together to share meals and stories of the day. Above the hearth, a rectangular wooden frame hangs suspended for the purpose of smoking meat, and bottles filled with pickled chilies and fruits line the windowsills. Life here is simple but rich. We had come to make portraits of the Mishmis who are known for their expertly woven textiles and distinctive adornments. Going through my collection, I am captivated by the beauty and humanity of these gracious people with whom I was so lucky to spend some time.<br>Original post at: <a href="https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/meeting-the-mishmi/">https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/meeting-the-mishmi/</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cultural Preservation &ndash; We are in the Picture</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0530</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two generations ago, Nagaland, which is situated in the rugged and remote borderland between India and Burma, was an illiterate, animist and polygamous tribal society. But with the arrival of Baptist missionaries, the region underwent a dramatic and irreversible transformation. With anything non-Christian seen as &ldquo;savage&rdquo;, many rituals and arts were forcibly stopped, craft skills lost and the very essence of Naga culture put at risk of being extinguished. Today, all is not yet lost. Just this past July, a team from the Nagaland Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change identified three landscapes with so-called &ldquo;outstanding universal value&rdquo; to be proposed to UNESCO for inclusion in the organization&rsquo;s heritage sites. This is an urgently needed conservation step. Beautiful valleys are one thing. But cultural heritage is something we cannot physically touch, yet which has a major bearing on the way people live. Particularly in a tribal society with no written history, the knowledge carried by the tribe&rsquo;s members that is inherited from previous generations also needs to be protected and preserved. So I turn to photography in my attempt to document this intangible cultural knowledge as it manifests itself in the customs of North East India&rsquo;s tribal communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;My most recent tour to Nagaland took me on the road from Mon to Tuensang and Mokokchung. The going was arduous but just as spectacular, and my thoughts lit up in anticipation. The plan was to photograph villagers dressed in their ceremonial attire and to hear their folk tales about the significance of the dress. And as I did so, I was struck by the ribbon of tradition that runs through them all, tradition that can still be traced back to the time before modernizers and missionaries came. This connecting thread and the subtle variations in clothing and ornaments from tribe to tribe had me gripped with fascination. In short, I have to know more!<br>Original post at: <a href="https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/cultural-preservation-we-are-in-the-picture/">https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/cultural-preservation-we-are-in-the-picture/</a>]]></description>
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		<title>When Life Gives You Lemonade</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0530</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In travel, a sudden change in plans is more likely to bring you lemonade than lemons. And my experience has been that this is true for both the guests and the guide! Two weeks back, I received a call from a guiding buddy. He needed a last minute replacement for his group of nine travelers from Barcelona, Spain. Could I take over on the Buddhist Circuit in Arunachal Pradesh? I was in the region and ready to go.The group was not tethered to a particular itinerary. So this flexibility allowed us to jump, quite literally, into the Monastery &amp; Tribal Discovery tour with Holiday Scout. Whether making momos in Dirang or meditating with monks in Tawang, the guests were living proof that the more you try new things, the more fun life is!At Holiday Scout we know that it&rsquo;s good to have a schedule, but we also believe that an unexpected change to it can be a wonderful stroke of good luck. Traveling is about letting life take you where you want to go. When you&rsquo;re ready, we&rsquo;re ready.<br>Original post at: <a href="https://theholidayscout.com/blog/uncategorized/when-life-gives-you-lemonade/">https://theholidayscout.com/blog/uncategorized/when-life-gives-you-lemonade/</a>]]></description>
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		<title>We Travel. How About You?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0530</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How many countries offer as much variety for travelers as India? Wildlife, landscapes, history, art, architecture, spirituality, tribes, festivals, cuisines, bazaars, and more; India has everything that a traveler can ask for.Yet India is also one of the most poorly marketed travel destinations in the world, and this is something that needs to be remedied.&nbsp; &nbsp;Devised by travel author and photographer Ajay Jain of Delhi, #IndiaisCalling is an innovative public relations and marketing campaign that harnesses conventional and new media channels to inform and inspire tourists &ndash; both foreign and domestic &ndash; to explore India. Success of the program hinges on stakeholders from the Indian travel industry coming together and contributing to the effort &ndash; and Holiday Scout is proud to be a partner in this initiative! Watch this space for information as events unfold.&nbsp;#IndiaisCalling &ndash; Pick up and let&rsquo;s talk travel!<br>Original post at: <a href="https://theholidayscout.com/blog/uncategorized/we-travel-how-about-you/">https://theholidayscout.com/blog/uncategorized/we-travel-how-about-you/</a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Rare Glimpse &ndash; India&rsquo;s Last Remaining Headhunters</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2016 00:00:00 +0530</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We just returned from Lungwa, a remote village in the Mon district of Nagaland which straddles the border between India and Burma. This is where the Konyak tribe and India&rsquo;s last generation of headhunters, calls home. Westerners assume that headhunting was a primitive act of brutality. But in times before the 1960&rsquo;s when Christian missionaries had the practice abolished, headhunting was deemed by the Konyak as something admirable, as a sign of valor and dominance. In those bygone days, heads played the same role that money does today, and taking enemy heads earned a Konyak warrior a position of respect within society. The more heads he took, the higher his standing and wealth grew and, hence, the more eligible he became to choose a wife.&nbsp;A warrior&rsquo;s tattoos symbolized his accomplishments. If he brought home a body part of the enemy his reward was a tattoo on his body. If he severed a head, he earned the privilege of getting one on his face. And after a warrior had taken five heads, he could have his neck tattooed with the prestigious &ldquo;spider web&rdquo; design. Today, with headhunting a thing of the past, elder tribesmen are the only ones left wearing these amazing tattoos.In earlier times, the skulls of severed enemy heads adorned the walls of the Konyak communal houses. Today, instead, bones of buffaloes, mithun, boars and hornbills are displayed to show the status of a man in society. With the invasion of Christianity, many of the Konyak Naga&rsquo;s traditions like training young boys as warriors, wearing colorful beaded jewelry and building thatched-roof houses have almost disappeared. Now is the time to see them &ndash; before they are forever lost to history.<br>Original post at: <a href="https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/a-rare-glimpse-indias-last-remaining-headhunters/">https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/a-rare-glimpse-indias-last-remaining-headhunters/</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Holiday Scout &ndash; Recommended on TripAdvisor</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0530</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How was your tour with us? We&rsquo;d like to know. Review us on TripAdvisor!Holiday Scout is now listed as an attraction on TripAdvisor, the world&rsquo;s most consulted travel review website! If you have been on tour with us and wish to share your experiences with the world traveler community, just visit https://www.tripadvisor.in/reviewit and look for:Arunachal PradeshHoliday ScoutWe hope to see you again soon &ndash; Thank you!<br>Original post at: <a href="https://theholidayscout.com/blog/uncategorized/holiday-scout-recommended-on-tripadvisor/">https://theholidayscout.com/blog/uncategorized/holiday-scout-recommended-on-tripadvisor/</a>]]></description>
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